Mantua surprises you in all seasons.
Just as it appears, suspended between earth, water, sky and often, very often, fog.
To discover it you have to be patient, stroll its squares and enter its stupendous palaces.
A food break is a must and in Mantua, choosing a warm old-fashioned restaurant like the Trattoria "Cento Rampini", you expect pumpkin, boiled meats, mostarda.
Instead, you find tortelli with artichokes and paprika. And let yourself be tempted.
Perfect dough, slightly thick, elastic. Stuffed with artichokes, the real thing.
A strong taste unexpectedly toned down and balanced by a touch of paprika. Melted butter as a condiment.
Well done!